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Gov Pruce dodged questions on ‘power grab’ by his predecessor Rankin!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Current United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce invited the local media to his office, claiming it was in celebration of World Press Freedom Day held on Friday, May 3, 2024.
11th Sitting of 1st Session of 5th HoA slated for May 16
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislators will return to the House of Assembly (HoA) Chamber in Road Town to do the business of the people on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Taxi & tour operators invited to meet with Florida Caribbean Cruise Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Taxi and tour operators in the [British] Virgin Islands have been invited to an exclusive meeting with the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) on May 14, 2024.
‘Use of technology’ being explored to strengthen border security- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands is exploring the use of technology to strengthen border security and prevent illegal immigration and smuggling.
Kyron A. McMaster 2nd in season opener in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Reigning Commonwealth Games Champion and Paris Olympics bound Kyron A. McMaster, OBE opened his track season at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
War between Israel & Palestine is immoral & genocidal- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Local Clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called out the war between Israel and Hamas-led Palestine groups taking place in the Middle East as one that is tragic, unethical and genocidal.
Late Attorney Jamal S. Smith to be buried on May 18, 2024
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Immediate family, residents, friends and professional colleagues are still in both shock and mourning over the death of Attorney Jamal S. Smith who was found dead in his home located in Manuel Hill around March 12, 2024.
Woman says she was threatened to facilitate theft @ Home Depot
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The man who allegedly threatened former Home Depot employee Makea Grant into letting him walk out of the store with free merchandise is now before the courts. Another man who reportedly participated in the scam was also arrested this week.
CXC probing 'distribution' issue with Principles of Accounts examination paper
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As the annual Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations gets on the way, the exam body in an update yesterday, Friday, May 10, 2024, said it is currently investigating an issue with one its examination papers.
New immigration bill to bring clarity to VI Residency & Belonger status
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The updated Immigration Bill is in response to Recommendation B33 of the Commission of Inquiry, which identified the need for clear and published guidance for the consideration of applications for residence and Belonger status in the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen its first reading in the House of Assembly (HoA).
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